Abstract: The rate of using cloning is rapidly increasing. Cloning of different species is a beneficial process, but also has limitations as it can be hazardous and harmful to our society. Cloning is the process in which multiple identical copies of an entire entity are made. An example is the cloning of stem cells which provide identical replicas that can be used to help an injured human. This study compares the favourable and negative outcomes of cloning different organisms, from a scientific perspective without getting into the ethics and religious views. As well, this paper discusses whether or not cloning is considered suitable for society and under what circumstances that this pertains. Through scientific research and background knowledge, many facts are produced about the affects of cloning plants, animals and people. After weighing out both sides of this process in each circumstance, it can be concluded that the cloning of plants, animals, and humans can be beneficial, but it needs to be kept to a minimum to limit the chance of having a uniform society.
Cloning of different species is a beneficial process, yet it has its limitations as it can be hazardous and harmful to society. Cloning is the process of asexual reproduction of an entire entity, in which multiple, identical genetic copies are created. According to Webster`s Online Dictionary, “cloning is the process of producing a clone”, and a clone is “a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived.” While one may take an ethical approach to determine whether or not cloning should be allowed, this study is based solely on scientific facts and evidence. Cloning can be done on plants, animals and hum...
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...ning and experimenting. The benefits and problems of cloning tend to make a cycle. For example, if scientists continue to genetically clone species that help in the medicinal field, then this would cause people to live unnaturally long. The issue of extreme overcrowding would arise, and scientists would have to clone or grow more crops to provide an adequate amount of food for everyone, thus leading to more possible environmental damage. Cloning has been proven to be useful to society; however there are many risks that come with it. This process needs to be analyzed in more depth in each circumstance, to determine the long term effects, before moving forward with the use of cloning on a global scale. Cloning is a beneficial process to our society; however certain forms of human cloning are unacceptable at this time, due to our inability to predict consequences.
Santiago is an old fisherman who lives in a small coast town in Cuba. At the time that Hemingway wrote the story, he was also an elderly gentlemen and was such an avid fisherman throughout his life, that books such as "Ernest Hemingway, The Angler As Artist” were written on the sole subject of how this obsession influenced Hemingway's writing. Furthermore, he fished off the coast of Cuba so much that he decided to "buy the 'Finca Vigia' in Cuba, a substantial estate located about fifteen miles from downtown Havana . . .” For entertainment Santiago would "read the baseball." Meanwhile Hemingway often "relied on baseball analogies” in his writing, suggesting that he also loved the game. These similarities between Santiago's lifestyle and Hemingway's cannot be ignored or passed off as coincidence because they are much too precise. Already, from these prominent identical traits it is evident that Hemingway modeled the character of Santiago after his own person.
Cloning is defined by Webster is “a cell, cell product, or organism that is identical to the unit or individual it was asexually derived” (Webster 150). The actual process of cloning is considerably easier because of trial and error. This process can be helpful and can be deadly in the right hands. In this light, the ethics of cloning has, is, and will be one of the hottest topics of all time.
Maybe, he swims away, dragging the old man and his dinghy along behind. Santiago wishes he had Manolin with him to offer help. As the sun goes down, the marlin continues in the same bearing, and Santiago releases touch base totally. Imparting his determination, Santiago says, "Fish,...I'll stay with you until I am dead" (52). He conveys uncertainty about whether he needs the fish to bounce, expecting to end the fight as quick as could be normal considering the present situation however focusing on that the catch might slip out of the fish's mouth. Reverberating his past purpose however with less conviction, Santiago says, "Fish,...I treasure you and gratefulness all of you that much. In any case, I will kill you dead before this day closes" (54). A touch of flying animal land on the boat, remembering Santiago is relating to the winged creature, the marlin stumbles forward and pulls the old man down, cutting his hand. Cutting down his hand to water to clean it, Santiago sees that the marlin has supported off. He eats a fish he has gotten remembering the finished objective to give him quality for his
In the book, The old man and the sea by ernest hemingway, the old man, named Santiago, had not caught any fish for 84 days, this was seen as a major failure by the people of his town and by many of the readers. But although santiago’s journey was seen as a failure, he still was successful because of his good attitude, his determination, and the fact that he loved what he did. Thes qualities made santiago succeed, in the midst of all of his failures.
Throughout time, human and animal cloning has developed into a new important technology in everyday lives without always knowing it. Cloning is the process of copying or duplicating an organism. Human and animal cloning has so many different outcomes and uncertainties. It can be used for many different purposes, depending on what someone wants to use it for. People all around the world have different views on cloning. Some are against it and some are for it. However, not everyone fully understands how cloning works. Human and animal cloning will determine our future. It can improve or maybe even destroy mankind. Cloning is very important to the world because it can lead to new developments later on in the world that have not yet been thought of.
In The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemmingway’s main character Santiago is an old, cuban fisherman who goes on a quest to catch a substantial fish to feed himself and others in his community. In the beginning of the book, Santiago and his young apprentice had gone eighty-four days without catching any fish. Later the young boy’s parents forced him to leave the old man and find a boat with more luck. The old man believed that on the eighty-fifth day his prolonged period of misfortune would end. Santiago decided that he was going to go farther out than any other fishermen. Several hours after he left a massive fish called a marlin takes the old fisherman’s bait. Unfortunately for Santiago, the marlin was so large when he tried to escape, he pulled
He is forced to face reality when he realizes how hard it will be to catch the biggest fish ever to get caught on his line. Santiago believed that complaining will not make things better worse. Even though this was the “tiredest that I have ever been” (89) he seldom complained or showed weakness. He endured pain that people should never have to face and showed courage when things are difficult. Self-pity did not exist in his world because he knew that although he could do some things I can do,”There are plenty of things I can do” (45). Unlike others Santiago was not blessed with a “lucky boat or having enough to eat but he did not complain or make trouble for others. The old man created meaning in his life through fishing, when the fish is mauled by the sharks after its
Santiago lived an extremely simple life, the life of a fisherman. Although sometimes he wished for some of the modern conveniences others had, he was able to do without them. Other fishermen had radios to pass the time while all Santiago had were his thoughts and sometimes the boy. The old man asked for the help of no one, for he did fine without the others. Santiago learned how to make due with the supplies that he had. On the boat while he is battling the mighty fish, he is able to deal with limited food and drink. He realizes he may be out at sea for a long time, so he rationalizes his supplies. Santiago copes with what he has. The sail on his boat is torn and tattered, consisting of countless rags stitched together.
Who set out to sea for eighty four consecutive days and has returned empty handed. On the eighty fifth day he sets out further than he usually does belong the shallow coastal waters around the island and into the gulf stream. Once there he drops his line about one hundred fathoms down where the old man hooks the monster fish at noon, being the seasoned fisherman he is he knew that it was a marlin. Afraid to tie the line to the boat because he didn 't want it to break he beard the pain of the line with is back, shoulders, and hands. The fish pulled the boat for two days and two nights; the entire time Santiago is enduring the pain of the fishing line. On the third day the marlin tires and finally gives Santiago a shot with the harpoon and he gets it! Santiago was ecstatic that he got the fish in and couldn 't wait for the money he would make for the fish, but he was worried that the people who eat it will not be appreciative of the beauty, power and magnificence of the fish. As he sails towards home the dead marlin, he has worked so hard to catch, leaves a blood trail so distinct and thick that it attracts many sharks. The first shark that attacked the fish was a huge mako shark. Santiago managed to kill it with a harpoon but lost a needed amount of rope and a harpoon. Now he has very little way to defend the marlin from other sharks.
I was all ready up. I had not slept at all. Before I went down to docks I checked Santiago's shack. He was not there. His boat was not at the dock. I got on my boat. I hated this boat. I wish Santiago was there. We went out but caught nothing all day. I couldn't stop thinking about him. I knew he had not died. He was to strong. Even though he
In The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, pits his strength against forces he cannot control. We learn from Santiago's struggles how to face insurmountable odds with bravery and courage. Though we find an indifferent and hostile universe as Santiago's stage, his unwillingness to give in to these forces demonstrate a reverence for life's struggles. Santiago's struggle is for dignity and meaning in the face of insurmountable odds. His warrior-like spirit fights off the sharks full-well knowing the fate of his marlin. Santiago loses his marlin in the end, but his struggle to keep it represent a victory because of the dignity and heroism with which he carries out his mission. However, as Santiago acknowledges, he is almost sorry he caught the marlin because he knows the animal and he have a great deal in common as fellow beings in nature. However, he only caught the marlin "through trickery" (Hemingway 99). Santi...
Secondly, “the most the human race has to loose by playing around with cloning is that the genetic diversity would be lost (Andrea Castro, 2005).” Reducing the genetic differences will produce clones that are grossly overlarge, many animals will be born with genetic mutations, and there will be a higher “risk of disease transfer (Saskaschools, 2003). “A review of all the world's cloned animals suggests that every one of them is genetically and physically defective (Leake, 2002).” Mutations will be passed on to the younger generation because if a cloned species has a mutation in their DNA this mutation will be passed on. Cloning has been linked with diseases of ageing, arthritis and, cancer.
In the story Santiago’s bravery is unsurpassed but it is not until he hooks the “great fish” that we truly see his valor and perseverance. Through Santiago’s actions Hemingway teaches the reader about bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity. He demonstrates that even when all is lost and seems hopeless a willful heart and faith will overcome anything. Santiago had lost his “luckiness” and therefore the respect of his village. Through the description of his cabin we also suspect that Santiago is a widower. Although Santiago has had many troubles he perseveres. He has faith in Manolin, in the Yankees, in Joe DiMaggio, and most importantly in himself.
... minds of many with the great strength and patience: the passion that Santiago has for life, for nature, and for the harsh judgement of fellow fisherman.
...as a man once again. I think there are many occasions in a person’s life where manhood is questioned and a rebirth of ideas is abroad. We might be able to call these our phases of life everyone seems to undergo. As Santiago’s life slows down it is harder to prove to himself his own worth, but through the boy he is allowed a chance to reflect his own aspirations and honor for the sea on to the boy.